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RBNZ could impose DTIs on mortgage lending from July
The earliest the Reserve Bank is likely to impose debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions on bank mortgage lending is July this year, the central bank says in its latest financial stability report (FSR).
Defendant pleads guilty in mortgage fraud scheme
One defendant pleads guilty in a multiple million dollar mortgage fraud scheme.
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| China Construction Bank | 6.40 |
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Gender pay gap and not contribution rates disadvantage women on KiwiSaver
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RBNZ could impose DTIs on mortgage lending from July; Mergers and acquisitions expand North Shore mortgage business
The earliest the Reserve Bank is likely to impose debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions on bank mortgage lending is July this year, the central bank says in its latest financial stability report (FSR). [READ ON]
Takapuna-based mortgage company adviceHQ is expanding. [Find out here]
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